My Version Of My Friend Jons Polish Stir Fry And Pierogis Pot Stickers With Herbs And Sour Cream Recipes

PAN-FRIED PIEROGIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add pierogies. Cook 4-5 minutes or until they float the top, drain.
• In a large NON-STICK fry pan, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add onion and drained pierogies and season to taste with salt and pepper or House Seasoning.
• Cook over high heat until the onion is soft and browned and pierogies are nicely browned. The pasta shell will get a little crunchy - it's delish!
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

ASIAN PIEROGY STIR FRY

Steps:

• Place pierogies in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes; drain. Set aside.Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat; sauté vegetables until heated through.Add carrot noodles and pierogies to skillet.Toss stir fry mix with the sauce of your choosing, if it looks a little thick, add ¼ cup water to thin the sauce.

PIEROGI STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, cook the bacon until crisp. Set aside to drain and cool.
• Remove the bacon fat (or not) and add 2 tablespoons oil.
• Add the frozen perogies (no need to thaw), carrots, and potato (if using) and cook on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
• Add the onion and bell pepper; cook another 5-7 minutes, until the onion and bell pepper start to char at the edges.
• Stir in the cabbage and garlic. Cook another 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary.
• Crumble the bacon and stir it into the pan.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with sour cream.
• Servings are estimated.

MY VERSION OF MY FRIEND JON'S POLISH STIR-FRY AND PIEROGIS POT STICKERS WITH HERBS AND SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Cover the bottom of a skillet with softened butter. Arrange pierogis in the pan in a single layer. Add 1 cup water to the pan. Cover pan and place over medium high heat. Cook covered 8 minutes, remove lid and cook out any liquid in the pot.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Brown kielbasa and remove from pan. Cover kielbasa with foil to keep warm. Drain fat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Raise heat to high. Add onion to the pan and saute for a few minutes to soften. Add chopped kale in batches as it wilts into the pan. When kale is wilted, add sauerkraut. Season stir-fry with mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Return kielbasa to pan. Toss to combine and transfer to a serving platter.
• Let the pierogis "stick" and brown in the butter as the liquid evaporates. Remove crisp pierogis from heat to a plate.
• Stir together the chopped herbs and sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Serve with pierogis.